| Popular Airport | Marsa Alam International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5080 Km |
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There are multiple options for direct access to Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center. Among these, the city buses are undoubtedly the most preferred thanks to being budget-friendly. If you are looking for a more comfortable and faster way to travel, you can choose between taxi, shuttles or car rental alternatives. The maximum duration of your journey would be 40-45 minutes on average.
Almost all city buses, which are very common in the city center, are provided by a transport company called ADEMA. There are even buses that provide transportation between the city center of Antananarivo and Ivato Airport. You can buy a ticket to go to Ivato Airport from the city from the bus as you get on board, or in advance from the kiosks or ticket vending machines. It costs, as of 2016, 10,000 Madagascar Ariary. You will arrive at Ivato Airport in no more than 40 minutes.
In order to get to Ivato Airport from Antananarivo quickly you can choose to take a taxi. By taxi from the center you are likely to reach the airport in 20-25 minutes. Taxis are operating 24 hours a day, usually waiting in front of the most popular destinations and hotels in the city. You can reach the airport from Antananarivo with a taxi in a very short time by paying a fare of 4-6 euros.
For renting a car in Antananarivo, you can evaluate domestic car rental companies as well as global ones such as Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Budget and Avis. It takes 20-25 minutes to reach Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center with the car you rent.
Located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, Ivato International Airport is 16 kilometers north-west of the city center. It is also the main airport of Air Madagascar. In the airport, also known as Antananarivo, there are possibilities to spend a pleasant time while you are waiting for your flight. There are restaurants, ATMs, banks, free internet access, VIP rooms, lounge areas, cafés, restaurants, tourist information and information offices, tourism agencies and car rental companies operating and located at the airport.
From Marsa Alam Airport to the city center and resort towns nearby, people generally prefer private shuttle services for their transportation. It is more difficult to find other alternatives at the airport such as taxis and car rental services, compared to the shuttles. Apart from private shuttle companies, for a comfortable and cheaper option, you can contact your hotel and get information on whether they provide shuttles from the airport to the hotel. The cost of transformation from Marsa Alam Airport is generally not very pricey.
Those who want to reduce their transportation expenses can use said shuttles or share taxi fares with others. Before your flight, you can choose a vehicle and pre-book online and when you land at Marsa Alam Airport you can directly transfer to the city center.
You can also contact your hotel to get more information and make a reservation vehicle of your choice through your hotel beforehand, so you can directly go from the airport to the region with its magnificent beaches.
Taxi
At Marsa Alam Airport there is no designated permanent cab stand, but you can always make a reservation in advance for taxis which cost approximately 40 US Dollars for a ride. All of the locals do not know English so before your ride you can ask for an English-speaking driver or you can take a map and mark the place you want to go beforehand and show it to the taxi driver.
Shuttle
At Marsa Alam Airport one of the most preferred transportation methods are private shuttles. You can call in advance and make a reservation from the private shuttle companies and the pricing varies depending on the number of passengers and baggage. The average price range of shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport is generally 45-60 US Dollars but you may have the chance of cheaper transportation by pre-booking or negotiating with the shuttle company personnel. Larger shuttles with the capacity of up to 15 passengers cost on average 90-100 US Dollars. If you need transportation from Marsa Alam Airport to the Luxor Airport, the shuttles cost approximately 120 US Dollars.
Hotel Shuttles
If your hotel provides shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport to the city center, it would be more affordable or free of charge compared to taxis and other transportation options. If your hotel does not provide such services, you can contact the related personnel in your hotel and get information for other transfer alternatives.
